NEW YORK – A lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs alleges that B&H Foto & Electronics Corp. has systematically discriminated against Hispanic employees and female, black and Asian jobseekers at its Brooklyn Navy Yard warehouse. As a federal contractor, B&H is prohibited by Executive Order 11246 from […]readmore
Superior Court Judge Rafi Yessayan and former U.S. Federal Justice Ted Harrington to speak with law faculty and students this coming month This March the Commonwealth’s only public law school will welcome two distinguished judges who will offer insights into their careers and engage with UMass Law faculty and students on topics surrounding public interest […]readmore
Pawtucket – The City of Pawtucket has been designated a HEARTSafe Community by the Rhode Island Department of Health’s Heart Disease & Stroke Prevention Program and the American Heart Association, Providence Affiliate. The HEARTSafe initiative is based on the principle that lives can be saved by being prepared with prevention, early access to care, early […]readmore
PAWTUCKET/CRANSTON – Building on their strong record of helping families who are facing the threat of foreclosure, U.S. Congressmen David N. Cicilline and Jim Langevin today announced that Rhode Island will receive almost $9.7 million in new federal funding from the U.S. Department of the Treasury. “The foreclosure crisis hit Rhode Island harder than most […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS – This Friday, February 19, Central Falls is hosting a President’s Day celebration in honor of our nation’s past Commanders in Chief. This fun event for all ages will be held at 5:30 pm in the council chambers of City Hall at 580 Broad St. “Our President’s Day celebration gives us the opportunity […]readmore
Photo courtesy of Congressman’s office- Lan Brigadier General Christopher Callahan, adjutant general of Rhode Island and Commanding General of the Rhode Island National Guard, joins Congressman Jim Langevin and Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee on a visit to the Providence VA Medical Center. VA personnel connected the visitors with veterans as part of the Valentines for […]readmore
Rhode Island – As we head into the height of tax season, Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin is reminding consumers to be aware of the signs of the pervasive «IRS scam,» which continues to target law abiding citizens in Rhode Island and across the nation. Attorney General Kilmartin noted that his office has recently noticed […]readmore
The Rhode Island Foundation awarded a record $41.5 million in grants last year. More than 1,600 nonprofit organizations across many sectors received funding. As the largest and most comprehensive funder of nonprofits in the state, the Foundation works in partnership with donors and nonprofits to meet the needs of the people of Rhode Island.The Foundation […]readmore
TOCKBRIDGE/HARDWICK – February 12, 2016 – The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded Green Communities designation grants totaling $1,087,505 to fund clean energy projects at two separate events in western Massachusetts. These municipalities became Green Communities in the ninth round of designations in December. «Cities and towns are essential participants as the Commonwealth progresses toward a clean, […]readmore
Providence, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Revenue released its FY 2015 Local 1.0 Percent Meal and Beverage Tax Collections Report for November 2015 today. The Local 1.0 Percent Meal and Beverage Tax Collections Report, which is issued on a monthly basis, compares the collections from the state’s local 1.0 percent meal and beverage […]readmore